EP 1130-2-510
13 Dec 96
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1-1. Purpose. This pamphlet establishes the guidance for the operation and maintenance (O&M)
of USACE hydroelectric power generation facilities and related structures at civil works water
resource projects and supplements Engineer Regulation (ER) 1130-2-510.
1-2. Applicability. This guidance applies to all USACE commands having responsibility for civil
works functions and hydroelectric power generation.
1-3. References.
a. PL 85-507, The Government Employees Training Act, 7 July 1958.
b. PL 95-91, Section 302, 95th Congress, Department of Energy Organization Act, 4
August 1977 (91 Stat. 565).
c. PL 99-662, Section 937, Reports on Hydropower Statistics, Water Resources
Development Act of 1986.
d. PL 104-303, Section 216, Water Resources Development Act of 1996.
e. PL 534, Section 5, 78th Congress, Flood Control Act of 1944, 22 December 1944, (58
Stat. 889).
d. AR 690-400, Employee Performance and Utilization, Chapters 410, 430 and 432.
e. USACE Supplement 1 to AR 690-400, 410 and 430, Employment Performance and
Utilization Training.
f. ER 385-1-31, Safety Clearance Procedures
g. ER 1105-2-100, Guidance for Conducting Civil Works Planning Studies.
h. ER 1110-2-109, Hydroelectric Design Center.
i. ER 1110-2-1200, Plans and Specifications.
j. ER 1130-2-500, Partners in Support (Work Management Policies).
k. ER 1130-2-510, Hydroelectric Power Operations and Maintenance Policies.
l. REMR Condition Rating Procedures/Condition Indicator For Hydropower Equipment.
1-4. Glossary.
a. Allocated Power Investment Cost. That portion of total project investment cost which
is allocated to generation of power based on firm cost allocation of multipurpose projects with
power.
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